Create a Tray Using Cardboard - Diwali

Create a Tray Using Cardboard - Diwali

Create a decorative cardboard tray with a handcrafted floral design inspired by Diwali décor. Children will learn basic tray construction while exploring painting techniques and surface decoration to make a functional festive craft.

Print Making 30 to 60 mins 10 to 12 years

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Build the Tray

Cut one square base and four side strips from the corrugated cardboard sheet. Assemble the tray by sticking the side strips around the base using Fevicol MR.

Cover with Mouldit

Mix the resin and hardener of Fevicryl Mouldit until smooth. Spread a thin layer over the tray to cover the cardboard and create a neat finish.

Paint the Base

Allow the Mouldit to dry completely. Paint the entire tray white using the paints from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours and let it dry. Dab orange paint from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours onto a sponge and stamp flower clusters across the tray. Paint green leaves around the flowers using a fine paintbrush.

Decorate the Edges

Continue stamping flowers and painting leaves along the inner and outer sides of the tray to create a balanced festive pattern.

Refine the Design

Fill any empty spaces with additional floral prints and leaf details using the paints from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours for an even decorative finish. Let the tray dry completely before use.

Steps to Create this Activity

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Build the Tray

Cut one square base and four side strips from the corrugated cardboard sheet. Assemble the tray by sticking the side strips around the base using Fevicol MR.

Cover with Mouldit

Mix the resin and hardener of Fevicryl Mouldit until smooth. Spread a thin layer over the tray to cover the cardboard and create a neat finish.

Paint the Base

Allow the Mouldit to dry completely. Paint the entire tray white using the paints from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours and let it dry. Dab orange paint from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours onto a sponge and stamp flower clusters across the tray. Paint green leaves around the flowers using a fine paintbrush.

Decorate the Edges

Continue stamping flowers and painting leaves along the inner and outer sides of the tray to create a balanced festive pattern.

Refine the Design

Fill any empty spaces with additional floral prints and leaf details using the paints from the Fevicryl Acrylic Colours for an even decorative finish. Let the tray dry completely before use.